Requirements

In order to be considered by the Foundation for a grant, your organization must submit 5 copies of a complete proposal to P.O. Box 7245, Macon, GA 31209. A complete proposal includes ALL of the items listed below. You may download these items here.

Required Items

  • Letter of Intent
  • Cover Sheet
  • Full Proposal Narrative
  • Budget Example
  • Budget Information Form
  • Diversity Data Form

List of Necessary Attachments

  • Current Financial Reports (Balance Sheet and P/L Statements)
  • Multi-year budget for multi-year programs (if applicable)
  • Audited Financial Statement
  • IRS Form 990 or Form 990EZ*
  • List of Board of Trustees/Directors (with affiliations)
  • Organizational strategic plan (if applicable)
  • Letters of support
  • Resumes of key project personnel
  • IRS determination letter of 501(c)3 status
  • Annual Report (if you have one)

*Please note that if you are using a fiscal agent, you may be required to submit financial information, including audited financial statements and/or Form 990s for that fiscal agent.